Typically nannies are responsible for child related housekeeping duties. Keeping the child’s bedroom, closets and playroom clean and straightening and cleaning up the daily messes. Nannies can help with kitchen cleanliness, emptying the dishwasher, wiping down the highchair, countertops, sink and emptying the bins. Nannies are not cleaners – however some nannies are happy to assist families with additional household task whilst children are sleeping, this would include family laundry, shopping, cooking, vacuuming and mopping of crawl play areas. It is not unusual for a nanny to assist with the care of the families animals, however it is essential that you reach agreement with your nanny prior to commencement of a role to avoid any miscommunication or disappointment.